56 First St, Orcas, WA 98280 Property Records

San Juan County property record for 56 First St, Orcas, WA 98280

Property Summary

Property TypeOther Improved
Details6 bd · 3 ba · 1,672 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size1.42 acres (62,291 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on Record
Tax Bill$16,265 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN160950-105-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN160950-105-000
Alternative APN
  • 3397

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,672 sqft Total Area
Gross Area4,445 sqft
1st Floor Area2,485 sqft
2nd Floor Area700 sqft
Basement Area1,260 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,260 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsFinished/Painted
Fireplaces3 Fireplaces
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialStucco
Lot Area62,291 sqft (1.42 acres)
TerrainGentle Slope
Garage Area60 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Deck Area369 sqft
Patio Area1,191 sqft
Outdoor Kitchen / BBQOutdoor Kitchen / BBQ
Total Buildings3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number3397
Street Address56 FIRST ST
CityORCAS
StateWA
Zip98280
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Other Improved
Legal DescriptionPLAT OF OLGA - BLK 1 LT 5; VACATED PR GRAYS AVE; BLK 5 LTS 1-5 & LT C; TGW TDS (CFTPO) SEC 09, T 36N, R 1W
Legal Range01W
Legal Township36N
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionOLGA
Legal Block1,5
Legal Lot Number1-5 2
JurisdictionSAN JUAN WA
Township / Civil DivisionORCAS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2022
Census Tract960100

Owner

Source: San Juan County records, as of May 24, 2023

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Owner of RecordOwner Name on Record
Mailing Address525 N GARDEN ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-5411

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateSep 26, 2008
Transfer Doc0000926012
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Juan County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2022

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountySan Juan County
Unified School DistrictOrcas Island School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2023$16,265.00
2022$2,708,070 Land $1,115,880 Building $1,293,080$3,263,530 Land $1,115,880 Building $1,293,080

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2019

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone VE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
CenturyLink
DSL
40 / 3

May also be available: Orcas Online, Rock Island Communications.

Cell Coverage

No cell data coverage reported

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